Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy

Curriculum: M.A., School Counseling (Online)

The Master of Arts in School Counseling is a 48-credit program that prepares students for certification as school counselors through theoretical, clinical, and professional coursework and training experiences including a 9 credit field internship in a school. Students join a cohort or learning team of students who progress through the program together. They complete 8 semesters over 2 to 2-1/2 years. This learning team approach is a key component to student success with the online delivery of courses. The only restrictions to this program are the transfer of credits and individual courses.

Coursework: M.A. School Counseling

COUNSELING CORE

CPSY 6002

Counseling Theories

3

CPSY 6103

Abnormal Psychology

3

CPSY 6301

Career Development and Counseling

3

CPSY 6315

Group Counseling

3

CPSY 6003

Counseling Skills

3

ASSESSMENT

CPSY 6005

Appraisal and Assessment in Counseling

3

PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS

CPSY 6102

Psychology of Human Development

3

CPSY 6505

Principles of Learning and Behavior Modification

3

SOCIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS

CPSY 8100

Multicultural Counseling and Psychology

3

CPSY 6306

Counseling and Community Agencies

3

RESEARCH

CPSY 7101

Research Methods

3

SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE

CPSY 7310

Practicum in Counseling

3

CPSY 7380

Internship in Counseling I

3

CPSY 7381

Internship in Counseling II

3

PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION

CPSY 6305

Counseling and Supervision in School Settings

3

CPSY 7001

Counselor Ethics in Practices

3

Students complete a comprehensive final exam or capstone project at the end of the degree or in the semester of Internship II.

Coursework: Ed.S. Professional Counseling

Students can begin to register for these in Semester V of the M.A. Program

CPSY 6302

Orientation to Professional Counseling

3

CPSY 6310

Etiology and Treatment of Addictions

3

CPSY 6601

Couple & Family Dynamics: Systemic Perspectives

3

CPSY 7005

Statistics & Computer Applications

3

CPSY 8520

Seminar in Psychopathology (prerequisite 6103)

3

CPSY 7383

Internship in Counseling III

3

Total 18

Residencies

This initial face-to-face experience is essential for your continued educational success online. We ask you to attend for only 4 days at the start of the program and then again the following year. Your expenses are included in the cost of your tuition except for your transportation to and from the residency. This is a small commitment for a large benefit.